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Identifying Dysregulated Genes Induced by Kaposi's Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus (KSHV)
Published on: September 14, 2010
Eruptive Kaposi sarcoma: an unusual presentation in an HIV-negative patient
Mollie M Jan1, Joseph W Laskas, Thomas D Griffin
1Department of Dermatology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine/Frankford Hospital, Pennsylvania, USA. molliejan@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is an angioproliferative disease associated with human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8) infection. Four clinical variants have been described, all unified by common histopathologic features. We report a case of KS in an elderly Italian man with an unusual clinical presentation characterized by a relatively rapid onset of lesions and an unexplained low CD4 lymphocyte count. We review KS, including the 4 recognized variants, the central histopathologic findings, and various treatment options. In addition, we briefly discuss causes of CD4 lymphocytopenia, including a cursory overview of idiopathic CD4 lymphocytopenia (ICL).
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